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Prevention

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Prevention is an effective long-term strategy for reducing the burden of cancer and is a key element in cancer control in Australia.

Prevention indicators

Smoking prevalence

Smoking is the most significant modifiable risk factor for cancer.

View 2 measures
  • Smoking prevalence - adults
  • Smoking prevalence - adolescents

Alcohol consumption

Alcohol consumption is a risk factor for a range of cancers.

View 4 measures
  • Alcohol consumption - low risk guideline
  • Alcohol consumption - no alcohol - adults
  • Alcohol consumption - no alcohol - adolescents
  • Apparent alcohol consumption

Overweight and obesity

Being overweight and obese is a risk factor for colorectal, breast, oesophageal, endometrial, pancreatic, liver and kidney cancer.

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  • Overweight and obesity - children and young people
  • Overweight and obesity – adults

HPV vaccination uptake

Chronic infection with some types of Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the primary cause of cervical cancer.

View 1 measure
  • HPV vaccination uptake

Sun exposure

Sun exposure is an important risk factor for developing melanoma, and is a issue of public health concern in Australia.

View 1 measure
  • Sunburn and sun protection

Diet

Consuming fruit and vegetables, and limiting red and processed meat, reduces the risk of some cancers.

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  • Processed meat and red meat consumption
  • Vegetable consumption
  • Fruit consumption

Physical activity

Undertaking adequate physical activity reduces the risk of some cancers.

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  • Physical activity - adults

Hepatitis

Hepatitis B and C infection is a major risk factor for liver cancer.

View 2 measures
  • Hepatitis B immunisation
  • Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C notification

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